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The HP ProLiant DL380, the world's best selling server, delivers on its proven history of design excellence with enterprise-class uptime and manageability, proven 2-way Intel Xeon performance, and 2U density for a variety of rack deployments and applications.

Watch productivity soar with print, copy and scan, integrated into one reliable color multifunction that's affordable enough to place in every workgroup.

The HP Color LaserJet 4730 mfp series is perfect for mid-volume workgroups (from 6 - 15 users) in enterprise environments and workgroups (from 3 - 10 users) in small and medium businesses with IT management, that print A4 documents in mono and color and need the benefits of multiple functionality to enhance their productivity.

Highlights of the HP Color LaserJet 4730x mfp - multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) ( colour )

• Do much more for less by consolidating print, copy, scanning* and analogue fax** functionality in one convenient, integrated device.
• Improve efficiency with mono and colour printing and copying at up to 30 ppm, plus colour scanning, standard full-speed two-sided printing and digital sending***.
• Enhance productivity with up to 1,600 sheets input capacity from 100-sheet MP tray and three 500-sheet trays, the ADF holds 50 sheets and up to 700 pages output with the three-bin mailbox****.
• Over 90% of office documents are printed on A4. So why spend twice as much on an A3 device just to cover that extra extra 10%.
• The HP Color LaserJet 4730mfp prints and copies A4 and costs substantially less.
• Enjoy better value with a low cost per page for colour and the same mono cost per page as the HP LaserJet 4345mfp.
• Get the benefit of colour with no cost penalty: Colour Access Controls such as colour copy lock-out, tracking and reporting let you choose when and how colour is used.
• An intuitive touch-screen control panel with an integrated design makes this device very easy to use.
• Enjoy best-in-class networking through the HP Jetdirect Internal Print Server.
• HP Web Jetadmin offers remote installation, configuration and proactive management.
• HP Smart Printing Technology***** with new HP ColorSphere Toner ensure quality, consistent results and enable easy supplies management.
• Stapler/stacker****** and three-bin mailbox**** help meet specific document needs.
• *Scan-to-email and scan-to-folder.
• **Available with HP Color LaserJet 4730x mfp, 4730xs mfp and 4730xm mfp.
• ***HP Digital Sending Software 4.0 is optional (not included, sold separately). Software is server-based, server-required. Trial is included.
• ****Three-bin mailbox available with HP Color LaserJet 4730xm mfp only.
• *****Using genuine HP supplies ensures the availability of all HP printing features.
• ******Stapler/stacker available with HP Color LaserJet 4730xs mfp only.

The interactive white board was designed by teachers, for teachers and as a result it's brought the learning experience to life. Made with a solid screen, Activboard is resilient as it is durable. It will happily cope with variable temperatures, so an uncooled classroom over the long summer holidays won't impact on its excellent performance.

Integral to the Activboard is the specially designed electromagnetic grid, which will remain unaffected by any screen surface damage. The grid ensures incredible accuracy, with on-screen tools such as protractors, can measure down to a single degree. Activboard comes complete with two Activpens, which write exactly like pens with the added functionality of a mouse.

The world of technical communication is changing. Technical communicators must meet new demands for efficiency and new time-to-market constraints. They must create and combine both static and interactive content in the form of conventional technical publications, training materials, and eLearning publications. They must create interactive, engaging content for different audiences and purposes, often in multiple languages, and in different delivery formats.

Adobe Technical Communication Suite meets the challenges of the world of technical communication. Adobe Technical Communication Suite provides capabilities and efficiencies to improve the workflow of technical communicators, enhance the abilities of technical communicators, and make technical communicators more effective.

Adobe Technical Communication Suite software is a complete solution for authoring, managing, and publishing technical information and training content in multiple languages and formats. Using this suite, you can create and maintain technical documentation, user assistance systems, knowledge bases, simulations, software demonstrations, and other support information. Integrate images, interactive 3D models, and rich media, and create engaging demos and simulations without programming or multimedia skills. Employ efficient single-source workflows for authoring and publishing technical information in multiple languages for different audiences and purposes.

Nortel Ethernet Switch 470-24T-PWR model is a stackable switch providing resiliency, convergence readiness, and security. This switch is ideal for mid to large-size businesses and large enterprise branch offices. The Ethernet 470-24T-PWR Switch delivers Layer 2 switching for simplified network deployments and helps drive lower Total Cost of Ownership.

This model includes built-in stacking ports, redundant power support and is available in compact 1 RU high-design. This switch provides high-density desktop connectivity with Power over Ethernet for powering IP devices such as IP Phones and wireless access points.

The Cisco 2800 Series provides significant additional value compared to prior generations of Cisco routers at similar price points by offering up to a fivefold performance improvement, up to a tenfold increase in security and voice performance, new embedded service options, and dramatically increased slot performance and density while maintaining support for most of the more than 90 existing modules that are available today for the Cisco 1700, Cisco 2600, and Cisco 3700 Series.

The Cisco 2800 Series features the ability to deliver multiple high-quality simultaneous services at wire speed up to multiple T1/E1/xDSL connections. The routers offer embedded encryption acceleration and on the motherboard voice digital-signal-processor (DSP) slots; intrusion prevention system (IPS) and firewall functions; optional integrated call processing and voice mail support; high-density interfaces for a wide range of connectivity requirements; and sufficient performance and slot density for future network expansion requirements and advanced applications.

Advanced and flexible large format printer. Offering superb mono and colour results, the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 is a cost-effective A2+ printer ideal for photography, fine art and proofing. With three paper paths, it supports a wide range of roll and cut sheet media, up to 1.5mm thick, for superb edge-to-edge photo quality prints. Unique Epson UltraChrome K3 Vivid Magenta ink offers the finest quality results. The 8-colour ink set includes three black inks.

The printer features permanent Micro Piezo print head, Variable-sized Droplet Technology and Epson's 3.5pl Ultra Micro Dot for superior detail. Superb reproduction is offered with perfectly neutral grey scale prints, very wide colour gamut and smooth tonal graduations. High capacity individual ink cartridges offer low cost per print and ensure a high level of productivity, with reliable overnight printing.

Highlights of the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 - 17" (A2+) High Speed(8/9 colour)

Economic pressures and dynamic business environments can create complex IT challenges. With your business on the line 24x7, the availability of your infrastructure is more important than ever. HP Services works the way you do to resolve tough IT issues and help you get more value from your infrastructure investment. HP's highly skilled IT professionals can help you stay in control of critical information resources, provide consistent and predictable performance, and deliver access that is unquestionably secure. HP offers the industry's most comprehensive suite of proactive services and end-to-end environment protection with a single source of accountability.

HP SupportPack Post-Warranty Service is an on-site, hardware support service. It includes phone support, labor, parts and required travel by HP to supply the service. Replaced parts become the property of HP.

The ProCurve Switch 2810 series consists of two switches: the 24-port ProCurve Switch 2810-24G with 20 10/100/1000 ports, and the 48-port ProCurve Switch 2810-48G with 44 10/100/1000 ports. Each switch also has 4 dual-personality ports for RJ-45 10/100/1000 or mini-GBIC fiber Gigabit connectivity. Ideal for high-performance and secure 10/100 and Gigabit connectivity, the 2810 series offers access security and advanced prioritization and traffic-monitoring capabilities. The 2810 series is cost-effective and easy to use, with a shallow, stackable form factor that provides operational flexibility for use in smaller wiring closets.

For budget and space-constrained IT environments, the Quantum LTO-2 HH provides exceptional performance and reliability in a half-height form factor. This intelligently designed 400GB solution protects your valuable data and conserves valuable space at a price you can afford.

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SmartVerify virtually eliminates the need for a traditional verify pass during backup, reducing the backup window and increasing data integrity; FastSense matches tape drive speed to that of the host, optimizing performance and increasing reliability; Dynamic PowerDown protects the tape drive and data cartridge during unexpected power loss.

SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition is a comprehensive data management and business intelligence platform that provides enterprise-class scalability, data warehousing, advanced analytics, and security for running business-critical applications. With this edition, you can consolidate servers and perform large-scale online transactional processing and reporting.

The LV-Series Multimedia Projectors feature a large-diameter multi-group projection lens system, which provides low image distortion and exceptionally uniform brightness. Several optional interchangeable lenses are available. The LV-IL01 Ultra Wide Angle lens (Ultra Throw Short) is ideal for rear projection installation to display a largest possible image from a very short distance.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 460 tape drive is the second generation of HP's Ultrium tape drive family, delivering a capacity of 400 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge. With a compressed transfer rate of 60 MB/sec, the Ultrium 460 is the ideal choice for mid-range servers with enterprise-class data protection needs. The Ultrium 460 tape drive is fully read and write compatible with the first generation of Ultrium tape drives.

The new Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series switches are an innovative product line that improves LAN operating efficiency by combining industry-leading ease of use and the highest resiliency available for stackable switches. This new product series represents the next generation in desktop switches, and features Cisco StackWise technology, a 32-Gbps stack interconnect that allows customers to build a unified, highly resilient switching system - one switch at a time.

For mid-sized organizations and enterprise branch offices, the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series eases deployment of converged applications and adapts to changing business needs by providing configuration flexibility, support for converged network patterns, and automation of intelligent network-services configurations.

The Cisco ASA Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module (ASA-SSM) is the IPS plug-in module in the Cisco ASA 5500 series adaptive security appliance (ASA). The ASA software combines firewall, VPN concentrator, and intrusion detection and prevention software functionality into one software image.

The HP Color LaserJet 4700 series enables superior productivity with fast printing and processing speeds, expandable memory, and an engine that's built to last. Get more done with fast printing speeds up to 30 ppm for mono and color, two-sided printing at full speed and a first page out in under 10 seconds thanks to HP's instant-on technology which reduces warm-up time. This reliable workgroup printer is designed to handle more users and greater volume, with expandable memory and a printing engine that's built to last. No need to sacrifice speed for superb results. Just select "print" for brilliant print quality that's output fast and hassle free. Get solid, top-of-the-line performance and reliability in an HP printer designed for workgroups.

Highlights of the HP Color LaserJet 4700dn - printer - colour - laser

• Get superb, true colour laser print quality with no compromise on speed at up to 30 ppm for mono and colour. Excellent print quality is assured with HP's new ColorSphere Toner which makes colours look even brighter and more vivid. Enhanced Imageret 3600 technology helps your documents look their best with more refined colour contrast, more realistic images and excellent photo quality for business. Receive consistent colour output with intelligent, conveniently timed calibrations.
• Get more done with fast printing speeds up to 30 ppm for mono and colour, two-sided printing[k1] at full speed and a first page out in under 10 seconds thanks to HP's Instant-on Technology which reduces warm-up time. This reliable workgroup printer is designed to handle more users and greater volume, with expandable memory and a printing engine that's built to last. No need to sacrifice speed for superb results - just select "print" for brilliant print quality that's output fast and hassle free.
• Be more productive: simply scale up with four 500-sheet trays to an amazing 2,600 sheets[k2] maximum input capacity which means fewer interruptions. Get professional results quickly with the stapler/stacker unit[k3] which holds 750 sheets, staples sets of up to 30 sheets, and performs job offset, separating each print job. Proactively manage your printer and save valuable IT time with HP Web Jetadmin Software which lets you remotely install, configure and manage networked printers easily.
• [k1] Standard on the 4700DN, 4700DTN, and 4700PH+ only. [k2] Standard input is 600 sheets on the 4700, 4700N, and 4700DN. Purchase 4 additional 500-sheet trays for maximum of 2,600 sheets. The 4700DTN comes standard with 1,600 sheets and is still expandable with the purchase of two additional trays. The 4700PH+ comes standard with the maximum number of sheets. [k3] Standard on the 4700PH+ only. Available as an optional (not included, sold separately) accessory on the 4700DN and 4700DTN.

The new Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series switches are an innovative product line that improves LAN operating efficiency by combining industry-leading ease of use and the highest resiliency available for stackable switches. This new product series represents the next generation in desktop switches, and features Cisco StackWise technology, a 32-Gbps stack interconnect that allows customers to build a unified, highly resilient switching system - one switch at a time.

For mid-sized organizations and enterprise branch offices, the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series eases deployment of converged applications and adapts to changing business needs by providing configuration flexibility, support for converged network patterns, and automation of intelligent network-services configurations.

Highlights of the Cisco Cat 3750 24 10/100 + 2 SFP

• Ease of use and deployment
• Superior redundancy for fault backup
• High-performance IP routing
• Integrated Cisco IOS software features for bandwidth optimization
• Scalable stacking
• Advanced QoS
• Granular rate limiting
• Network wide security features
• Superior manageability
• Cisco Network Assistant software
• Smart ports
• Easy Web setup
• CiscoWorks support

Brace yourself for the newest 2P half-height blade that provides power-efficient compute power, integrated iLO-2 management, expanded memory and I/O. Make a difference in your data center with HP ProLiant BL460c, which is optimized for space constrained deployments of high performance systems installations. What's more, the BL460c steps up the fault tolerant in a dense platform with mirrored-memory, online spare memory, memory interleaving, embedded RAID capability, and enhanced remote Lights-Out management.

Brace yourself for the newest 2P half-height blade that provides power-efficient compute power, integrated iLO-2 management, expanded memory and I/O. Make a difference in your data center with HP ProLiant BL460c, which is optimized for space constrained deployments of high performance systems installations. What's more, the BL460c steps up the fault tolerant in a dense platform with mirrored-memory, online spare memory, memory interleaving, embedded RAID capability, and enhanced remote Lights-Out management.

The AIT Library 162 AIT-5 model, with unique 16 slot internal carousel configuration, holds up to 6.4 TB of data for enterprise level storage requirements. With an MTBF of greater than 400,000 POH (100% duty cycle) and greater than 1,000,000 cycles MCBF, the LIB-162/A5 OB model can provide years of trouble-free operation.

With one AIT-5 tape drive, the LIB-162A5 can deliver data transfer rates of up to 24 MB per second (86.4 GB/hr) to meet your storage needs and decrease your data backup window. With a very low profile 2U height (3.5 inches), the LIB162A5 provides industry leading storage density per cubic foot.

The StarBoard FX-Duo-77 offers classrooms the next generation interactive whiteboard by allowing up to two inputs for multi-touch control on a durable, electronic-free surface.

Until now, your interactive whiteboard came with a choice: electronic pen-driven or stylus/finger-driven.

Now you don't have to choose. The Hitachi FX 77 Duo responds to pen or finger. Its low-reflection surface is kind on the eyes. And it caters for multiple users at once.

Highlights of the Hitachi FX Duo 77" Interactive Whiteboard

• Control using multi-touch hand gestures for a natural interface
• No special pens required
• Have two students working on the board
• Electronic-free surface can work with damage

Several DGS-3627 switches may be physically stacked, using low-cost CX4 10 Gigabit copper modules. In this configuration, one or two 10-Gigabit uplinks may be created, depending on whether the linear or fault-tolerant ring stacking1 is implemented. Up to 12 switches can be stacked in this way.

Using the low-cost coaxial cable as the medium to stack switches together provides not only high-bandwidth stacking but also the flexibility to add 10-Gigabit uplinks strictly as needed. The three open slots can also be used for optional 10-Gigabit XFP fiber uplinks to servers or a backbone connection.

With D-Link Single IP Management (SIM) support, you can easily add up to 32 switch units -regardless of the model- in a virtual stack in addition to your physical stack. Multiple switches can be configured, monitored and maintained from any workstation running a Web browser via one single IP address. The stack is managed as a single object, as all stacked units are identified by a single IP address. A simple yet powerful web-based interface allows you to perform most management and configuration tasks.

A complete set of security features is provided, which includes L2/L3/L4 multi-layer Access Control Lists (ACLs) and 802.1X user authentication via TACACS+ and RADIUS servers. The switch also offers suppression capabilities and Layer3 IPv4/v6 static routing to increase network performance and security. In addition, when implemented in conjunction with a D-Link NetDefend firewall, this switch as a stand-alone or in a stack, is able to automatically quarantine any host displaying abnormal behaviour. Finally, D-Link's ZoneDefense, provides proactive network security by preventing viruses from spreading through the network and thwarting harmful network attacks.

The DGS-3627 switch provides VLAN support including GARP/GVRP and 802.1Q to enhance network security and performance. The switch implements a robust set of multi-layer (L2, L3, L4) QoS/CoS features to ensure that critical network services like VoIP, ERP, Intranet and video conference are prioritised. Bandwidth control allows administrators to set traffic limits on each port, ensuring a committed level of service for end users. For advanced applications, per-flow bandwidth control allows easy fine-tuning of service types based on specific IP addresses or protocols. In addition, a unique feature, D-Link Safeguard Engine, allows administrators to configure thresholds that limit the impact of packet flooding typically caused by virus/worm outbreaks. This increases the switch's reliability, serviceability and availability.

Print your CAD and GIS files in-house with the personal HP Designjet T610 series printer. Original HP Vivera inks enable high-quality, professional output at fast speeds. And you can print with confidence knowing you're getting a reliable printer from a company you can trust.

The LV-Series multimedia projectors feature a large-diameter multi-group projection lens system, which provides low image distortion and exceptionally uniform brightness. Several optional interchangeable lenses are available. The LV-IL03 telephoto zoom lens is designed for applications where the projector will be installed in the back of a long room such as a projection booth in a theater.

The NC510F is a x8 PCI Express (PCIe) 10 Gigabit Ethernet SR (10GBASE-SR fiber optic) network solution offering the highest bandwidth available in a ProLiant Ethernet adapter. This high-performance, multifunction server adapter is capable of supporting TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine), accelerated iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface), and RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) over a single network connection. The TOE, accelerated iSCSI, and RDMA multifunction features are planned for future, near-term releases for both Linux and Windows operating systems. Available with both half and full height brackets to support a wide range of ProLiant servers, the NC510F is ideal for a host of demanding applications meeting the needs of the next generation datacenter.

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is an engineering tour de force, which, true to the EOS-1 legacy, redefines the state of the art in no uncertain terms. An entirely new 21.1-megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor delivers astounding image quality and creates new photographic possibilities. Dual "DIGIC III" Image Processors work in tandem to speed up data handling and camera operation, while further refining imaging performance. Tough, high-durability body and shutter designs, combined with the unique EOS Integrated Cleaning System, set new standards for professional dependability. Cutting-edge features - such as a large 3.0-inch LCD monitor with Live View Function, and a fast, precise 45-point AF system - make the EOS-1Ds Mark III powerful and versatile. And, of course, the EOS-1Ds Mark III is part of the unparalleled EOS System, which, with more than 50 EF lenses, 15 interchangeable focusing screens, and extensive wireless remote control and lighting accessories, is the most advanced and powerful digital photography system in the world.

Highlights of the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Digital SLR

• Superb image quality - entirely new 21.1 Megapixel Full-Frame Canon CMOS Sensor, Highlight Tone Priority, and 14-bit A/D conversions for outstanding color tones
• Dual "DIGIC III" Image Processor for excellent image quality and processing speed
• Live View Function capabilities, displayed on the large 3.0-inch LCD monitor
• Outstanding durability thanks to a shutter durability-tested to 300.000 cycles, dust- and water-resistant design, and EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Up to 5 fps, burst rate up to 12 consecutive RAW images or 56 full-resolution JPEGs, and compatible with newest UDMA high-speed CF cards
• Fast and precise AF system, with 19 high-precision, cross-type AF points with f/2.8 or faster lenses and 26 additional "Assist Points"

For budget and space-constrained IT environments, the Quantum LTO-2 HH provides exceptional performance and reliability in a half-height form factor. This intelligently designed 400GB solution protects your valuable data and conserves valuable space at a price you can afford.

LTO-2 HH tape drive solutions deliver compressed capacities of 400GB and backup speeds of up to 183 GB/hr, all in a half-height form factor. They are read/write compatible to LTO-1 and provide seamless upgrades to LTO-3, for exceptional investment protection.

Highlights of the Freecom Superloader LTO2 8Slot SCSI

• High capacity, strong performance
• SCSI-interface
• Extreme reliability
• Increased security
• Easy administration

The ultraportable Panasonic Toughbook W7 notebook, with its integrated DVD multi drive, 12.1" anti-glare LCD and weight of 3 pounds, is ideal for mobile professionals. Equipped with an ultra-low voltage Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1 GBSDRAM (expandable), 80 GB hard disk and battery life of approximately 7 hours, the W7 is as useful on an airline tray table as it is in the boardroom.

Autodesk Inventor Essentials

This course covers the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Delegates learn how to capture design intent by using the proper techniques and recommended workflows for creating intelligent 3D parametric parts; creating, placing, and constraining custom and standard components in an assembly; and simulating mechanisms, animating assembly designs, and checking for interferences. Delegates also learn how to document their designs using base, projected, section, detail, and isometric drawing views; document assemblies using standard and exploded drawing views; and follow drafting standards while dimensioning and annotating drawing views with automated balloons and parts lists. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Course Duration: 4 days

Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the principal 3D design, validation, and documentation processes that they will use to develop products using Autodesk Inventor. Upon completion of the course, delegates will be proficient in 3D part and assembly design, and in documenting those designs using part and assembly drawing creation and annotation techniques.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for new Autodesk Inventor users.

Prerequisites

No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, drafting, design, or mechanical engineering experience is a plus. It is essential that delegates have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000.

Course Outline

Getting Started

• Autodesk Inventor User Interface
• Online Help and Tutorials

Parametric Part Design and Basic Sketching

• Designing Parametric Parts
• Using Project Files for Part Design

Basic Sketching Techniques

• Creating 2D Sketches
• Geometric Constraints
• Dimensioning Sketches

Basic Shape Design

• Creating Basic Sketched Features
• Intermediate Sketching
• Editing Parametric Parts
• Creating Work Features
• Creating Basic Swept Shapes

Detailed Shape Design

• Creating Chamfers and Fillets
• Creating Holes and Threads
• Patterning and Mirroring Features
• Creating Thin-Walled Parts

Assembly Design Overview

• Designing Assemblies
• Using Project Files for Assembly Design

Placing, Creating, and Constraining Components

• Placing Existing Components in an Assembly
• Constraining Components
• Placing Standard Components Using the Content Centre
• Basic Part Design in an Assembly

Basic Assembly Tools

• Identifying Parts in an Assembly
• Analysis and Motion Tools
• Presenting Your Assembly

Basic View Creation

• Drawing Creation Environment
• Base and Projected Views
• Section Views
• Detail Views
• Managing Views

Dimensions, Annotations and Tables

• Automated Dimensioning Techniques
• Manual Dimensioning Techniques
• Annotating Holes and Threads
• Creating Centrelines, Symbols, and Leaders
• Creating Tables

Annotating Assembly Drawings

• Bill of Materials
• Creating and Customizing Parts Lists
• Creating Balloons

Drawing Standards and Resources

• Setting Drawing Standards
• Drawing Resources

The more delegates that take the course the lower price is

1st Delegate, £270.00 per day

2nd Delegate, £245.00 per day 3rd Delegate, £220.00 per day 4th Delegate, £195.00 per day

Call our sales team to discuss your business requirements 0870 429 3010

With the ability to handle virtually all your documents, regardless of shape, size or condition, the KODAK i1440 Scanner brings awesome productivity, flexibility, ease of use and enhanced Perfect Page image quality to your tabletop business scanning.